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Vikas Saptah: Gujarat’s rise as a global tourism hub

As Gujarat marks "Vikas Saptah" to celebrate 23 years of transformative progress, the state has emerged as a global tourism hub, reflecting the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under his leadership, first as Chief Minister and now as Prime Minister, Gujarat’s hidden gems have been brought to the global stage. During his tenure as Chief Minister from 2001 to 2014, PM Modi launched the iconic ‘Khushboo Gujarat Ki’ campaign in 2005, aiming to elevate the state's tourism industry. By p...

March 4, 2024 10:54 AM

India’s Dhordo selected among UNWTO’s best tourism villages

India's Dhordo, a village in Kutch, has made it to the list of 54 best tourism villages 2023, announced by the World Tourism Organization (WTO) on Thursday, October 19. The accolate recognises villages that are leading in nurturing rural areas and preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values, and culinary traditions. “Tourism can be a driver of positive change for rural communities all around the world,” – UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili India's Dhordo, a vill...